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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My parents holding hands after their assisted deaths: Martin Roemers' most personal photograph

Assisted dying allowed my parents to exit life together, reflecting their deep bond and desire to avoid separation in death.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

UK MPs will debate assisted dying for terminally ill patients, a potential significant societal change akin to previous reforms.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?

UK Parliament advances assisted dying bill for terminally ill, allowing for autonomy under strict regulations.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law

Wayne Hawkins, terminally ill, chooses assisted dying in California, reflecting confidence and peace.
California's assisted dying laws provide terminally ill patients with autonomy over their death.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My parents holding hands after their assisted deaths: Martin Roemers' most personal photograph

Assisted dying allowed my parents to exit life together, reflecting their deep bond and desire to avoid separation in death.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

UK MPs will debate assisted dying for terminally ill patients, a potential significant societal change akin to previous reforms.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?

UK Parliament advances assisted dying bill for terminally ill, allowing for autonomy under strict regulations.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law

Wayne Hawkins, terminally ill, chooses assisted dying in California, reflecting confidence and peace.
California's assisted dying laws provide terminally ill patients with autonomy over their death.
more#end-of-life-choices
#legislation
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French MPs to examine two bills on end-of-life care and assisted dying

France splits end-of-life care law into two bills: one for assisted dying and one for palliative care, to be debated separately in May.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

MP attempts to gag criticism of assisted dying committee after Down Syndrome vote

Concerns over protecting vulnerable populations surfaced after a controversial amendment on assisted dying was voted down.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Assisted dying law thrown into doubt as plans for rollout delayed by two years

The assisted dying law in England and Wales will now be implemented in 2029, coinciding with the next general election.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Isle of Man Parliament passes assisted dying bill

The Isle of Man's parliament has approved assisted dying for terminally ill adults, marking a historic legislative milestone.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Parties, cabinet and families split and assisted dying bill still has a long way to go

Historic vote on assisted dying in England and Wales shows significant shift in parliamentary views after nearly a decade.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French MPs to examine two bills on end-of-life care and assisted dying

France splits end-of-life care law into two bills: one for assisted dying and one for palliative care, to be debated separately in May.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

MP attempts to gag criticism of assisted dying committee after Down Syndrome vote

Concerns over protecting vulnerable populations surfaced after a controversial amendment on assisted dying was voted down.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Assisted dying law thrown into doubt as plans for rollout delayed by two years

The assisted dying law in England and Wales will now be implemented in 2029, coinciding with the next general election.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Isle of Man Parliament passes assisted dying bill

The Isle of Man's parliament has approved assisted dying for terminally ill adults, marking a historic legislative milestone.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Parties, cabinet and families split and assisted dying bill still has a long way to go

Historic vote on assisted dying in England and Wales shows significant shift in parliamentary views after nearly a decade.
more#legislation
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Labour MPs want to delay assisted dying vote to focus on local elections

Labour MPs are delaying the assisted dying bill's vote, prioritizing local election campaigning over the sensitive issue's parliamentary debate.
#uk-legislation
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

High court judge approval for assisted dying cases scrapped by MPs

The removal of High Court approval for assisted dying applications in the proposed legislation marks a pivotal change in UK law.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK lawmakers vote assisted dying bill through to next phase DW 11/29/2024

A bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill people passed its second reading in the House of Commons with a conscience vote.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Expanding the Laws on Assisted Dying

Assisted dying is increasingly viewed as a compassionate option for terminally ill patients, with growing support from lawmakers and the public.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

High court judge approval for assisted dying cases scrapped by MPs

The removal of High Court approval for assisted dying applications in the proposed legislation marks a pivotal change in UK law.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

UK lawmakers vote assisted dying bill through to next phase DW 11/29/2024

A bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill people passed its second reading in the House of Commons with a conscience vote.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Expanding the Laws on Assisted Dying

Assisted dying is increasingly viewed as a compassionate option for terminally ill patients, with growing support from lawmakers and the public.
more#uk-legislation
#terminal-illness
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

The UK no longer leads in end-of-life care, raising concerns about patient support and systemic healthcare issues.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed

The debate over assisted dying legislation reflects deep personal stories and societal implications surrounding terminal illness and disability.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill

Lord David Cameron now supports the legalization of assisted dying for terminally ill adults, citing safeguards against pressure on vulnerable individuals.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Europe news

British lawmakers vote Friday on an assisted dying bill

The UK Parliament is debating a controversial assisted dying bill aimed at terminally ill patients, stirring division among lawmakers.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

The U.K. Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Which Other Countries Allow It?

Britain's vote to legalize assisted dying signifies a shift in societal attitudes and reflects a global trend towards legalization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

Assisted dying bill is once in a decade' opportunity, says Kim Leadbeater before vote

Legalizing assisted dying represents a significant opportunity to affirm bodily autonomy and enhance rights for terminally ill patients.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

The UK no longer leads in end-of-life care, raising concerns about patient support and systemic healthcare issues.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed

The debate over assisted dying legislation reflects deep personal stories and societal implications surrounding terminal illness and disability.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill

Lord David Cameron now supports the legalization of assisted dying for terminally ill adults, citing safeguards against pressure on vulnerable individuals.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Europe news

British lawmakers vote Friday on an assisted dying bill

The UK Parliament is debating a controversial assisted dying bill aimed at terminally ill patients, stirring division among lawmakers.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

The U.K. Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Which Other Countries Allow It?

Britain's vote to legalize assisted dying signifies a shift in societal attitudes and reflects a global trend towards legalization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

Assisted dying bill is once in a decade' opportunity, says Kim Leadbeater before vote

Legalizing assisted dying represents a significant opportunity to affirm bodily autonomy and enhance rights for terminally ill patients.
more#terminal-illness
#palliative-care
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Facts, not faith, in the assisted dying debate | Letters

Assisted dying practitioners emphasize providing fact-based insights rather than opinions, advocating for patient choice in end-of-life decisions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

The assisted dying bill has passed. At last: a decent life can end in a decent death | Polly Toynbee

Public support for assisted dying has led to Parliament’s action, highlighting the cruel nature of the current status quo.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Facts, not faith, in the assisted dying debate | Letters

Assisted dying practitioners emphasize providing fact-based insights rather than opinions, advocating for patient choice in end-of-life decisions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

The assisted dying bill has passed. At last: a decent life can end in a decent death | Polly Toynbee

Public support for assisted dying has led to Parliament’s action, highlighting the cruel nature of the current status quo.
more#palliative-care
#medical-ethics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How do we introduce assisted dying? Experts and politicians hope someone else has the answer | Gaby Hinsliff

Prof. Chris Whitty emphasized neutrality on assisted dying, stating it is a societal decision to be made collectively.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Assisted dying coercion by doctors a significant threat', warns top consultant

Concerns around coercion in assisted dying laws highlight the risks to vulnerable populations, emphasizing the need for stringent safeguards.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How do we introduce assisted dying? Experts and politicians hope someone else has the answer | Gaby Hinsliff

Prof. Chris Whitty emphasized neutrality on assisted dying, stating it is a societal decision to be made collectively.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Assisted dying coercion by doctors a significant threat', warns top consultant

Concerns around coercion in assisted dying laws highlight the risks to vulnerable populations, emphasizing the need for stringent safeguards.
more#medical-ethics
#kim-leadbeater
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK politics

MP abuse worse than Jo Cox era, says sister Leadbeater

MPs experience more severe abuse now than in the past, according to Kim Leadbeater, sister of murdered MP Jo Cox.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people

Kim Leadbeater exemplifies a successful advocate for assisted dying, leveraging personal stories to sway parliamentary opinion.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK politics

MP abuse worse than Jo Cox era, says sister Leadbeater

MPs experience more severe abuse now than in the past, according to Kim Leadbeater, sister of murdered MP Jo Cox.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people

Kim Leadbeater exemplifies a successful advocate for assisted dying, leveraging personal stories to sway parliamentary opinion.
more#kim-leadbeater
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate

The Independent delivers on-the-ground journalism critical to understanding complex issues like reproductive rights and potential UK assisted dying laws.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Historic vote to legalise assisted dying on a knife edge

The Independent is essential for providing unbiased reporting on pivotal issues amid a historic time for social reform.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Families who take loved ones to Dignitas no longer breaking law, Esther Rantzen says

The Independent focuses on delivering accessible journalism on critical issues, encouraging public support to continue its mission amidst significant societal challenges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate

The Independent delivers on-the-ground journalism critical to understanding complex issues like reproductive rights and potential UK assisted dying laws.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Historic vote to legalise assisted dying on a knife edge

The Independent is essential for providing unbiased reporting on pivotal issues amid a historic time for social reform.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Families who take loved ones to Dignitas no longer breaking law, Esther Rantzen says

The Independent focuses on delivering accessible journalism on critical issues, encouraging public support to continue its mission amidst significant societal challenges.
more#reproductive-rights
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Long overdue' debate on assisted dying under way in British parliament

The assisted dying debate in the House of Commons is essential and has not occurred in almost a decade.
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